Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Yes indeed. I like the taller ones because the originals were taller. Other than that, not much similarities.

Gotoh makes the most authentic reverse Kluson-style tuners - the only difference is tighter threads. (for more nuanced tuning) The also make the most authentic CBS era Fender Lollypop Tuners. Only difference there is no Fender stamp.

These Wilkinsons are like the ones on the Epi T-bird, but in black. The originals they are based on (installed on CBS Fenders) were made by Schaller in the late '70s.

 

[GonePlaid]

That's exactly the point from most of the clubs end - at least 3 bands per night, and one joint in the Haight we played a few gigs at - 5 bands per night! Good for them as each band had their followers to spend money drinking and on top of that they charged a cover. Band would get zero money unless 50 people told the cover person at the door they were there to see that specific band. And no drink tickets for the band. That's how desperate it is in a once amazing city of live music. We were just getting started so it was more of a trail run for our band, but no more. And the clubs booker was a surly person. Life's too short.

At Winters Tavern in Pacifica, we have a closer association with the tavern owners and they always give us some money depending on keeping the small joint filled with people drinking. And 3 free drinks per band member. And no cover. They run a craft-beer tavern but also deeply love music and have dealt personally with bands for many years including Mike Watt, Jello Biafra and Agent Orange to name a few. I always look forward to playing there because it's a friendly environment. Plus, they had an incredibly tough time over the lock-down and dug in their heels to keep it going. They are real people - one of us, not "using us" for profit.

Ask them if they'd be interested in opening a joint in the Stuart, FL, area.(There's no state income tax.)

 

[GBassNorth]

wanted it as a project car for my boy, myself, C2 mechanically injected 327 coupe kinda guy.....Shinoda’s sense of aesthetics was exquisite....beat many of the Italian carrozzerías of the time imho....

Good taste on the C2, my favorite gen as well, but in big block.

As for the kid, you can still find gen one and gen two Javelins at good prices and they're only a heartbeat away from your street monster. Added benefit is sourcing parts for his may help you with yours as well. Maybe not as sexy, but the 1960's Cougars are pretty much a mustang and still very easy and cheap to work on and inexpensive to buy. Generally speaking though, anything Chevy in that 60/70's era will have a lot of interchangeable parts mechanically speaking, but as soon as you mention Corvette, the price doubles.

BTW - if you want to adopt me, I have my eye on a few old Itallian sports cars I'd like to rebuild - Dad.

Lookie here...
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[JIO]

...And this is how it should be everywhere.

? --- oh, I just 'opened' the reply link and saw that you 'highlighted' both paragraphs and looking at it condensed it appeared that you were saying the first paragraph "is how it should be everywhere" ... I now see you meant the second paragraph was what that referred to.

It's why I usually erase all but the specific part of a reply I am answering. Keeps things clearer at a glance.

 

[JIO]

Ask them if they'd be interested in opening a joint in the Stuart, FL, area.(There's no state income tax.)

I'm pretty sure they are dyed-in-the-wool CA/West Coasters.

 

[JIO]

Good taste on the C2, my favorite gen as well, but in big block.

As for the kid, you can still find gen one and gen two Javelins at good prices and they're only a heartbeat away from your street monster. Added benefit is sourcing parts for his may help you with yours as well. Maybe not as sexy, but the 1960's Cougars are pretty much a mustang and still very easy and cheap to work on and inexpensive to buy. Generally speaking though, anything Chevy in that 60/70's era will have a lot of interchangeable parts mechanically speaking, but as soon as you mention Corvette, the price doubles.

BTW - if you want to adopt me, I have my eye on a few old Itallian sports cars I'd like to rebuild - Dad.

birth year vette - my fave

 

[TBird1958]

That's exactly the point from most of the clubs end - at least 3 bands per night, and one joint in the Haight we played a few gigs at - 5 bands per night! Good for them as each band had their followers to spend money drinking and on top of that they charged a cover. Band would get zero money unless 50 people told the cover person at the door they were there to see that specific band. And no drink tickets for the band. That's how desperate it is in a once amazing city of live music. We were just getting started so it was more of a trail run for our band, but no more. And the clubs booker was a surly person. Life's too short.

At Winters Tavern in Pacifica, we have a closer association with the tavern owners and they always give us some money depending on keeping the small joint filled with people drinking. And 3 free drinks per band member. And no cover. They run a craft-beer tavern but also deeply love music and have dealt personally with bands for many years including Mike Watt, Jello Biafra and Agent Orange to name a few. I always look forward to playing there because it's a friendly environment. Plus, they had an incredibly tough time over the lock-down and dug in their heels to keep it going. They are real people - one of us, not "using us" for profit.

There are places like that here as well, generally that's not for us though we have done it in times past. For us, we make money when we leave town, even just going down I-5 to Tacoma gets us a whole night and $800 to split, out on the Peninsula 1200-1500 for a whole night depending on the venue - I really miss it!

 

[Gaolee]

A Firebird AND a GTO, now that's what I'm talking about. Tough choice, though I prefer the hardtop GTOs so I'd go with the 'Bird.

Ragtop all the way for me. If the old Camaro ever runs under its own power again, I'll actually have one.

 

[GonePlaid]

There are places like that here as well, generally that's not for us though we have done it in times past. For us, we make money when we leave town, even just going down I-5 to Tacoma gets us a whole night and $800 to split, out on the Peninsula 1200-1500 for a whole night depending on the venue - I really miss it!

There's a place we used to play with our quartet that had a budget of $250-total, not per man. Take it or leave it. They cut back to $150.

 

[GBassNorth]

birth year vette - my fave
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Not my favorite body style but absolutely iconic and revered by Corvette enthusiasts world wide.

 

[Gaolee]

That's great. Too bad Dave didn't ask Taylor if those were his drums.



@MCF Your girlfriend appears in there.

An ACC 360/361 stack turns up at 0:09.

 

[Gaolee]

NBD and club number soon I guess?

It sure seems like you were well and truly chosen by that Thunderbird. Congratulations!

 

[superdick2112]

? --- oh, I just 'opened' the reply link and saw that you 'highlighted' both paragraphs and looking at it condensed it appeared that you were saying the first paragraph "is how it should be everywhere" ... I now see you meant the second paragraph was what that referred to.

It's why I usually erase all but the specific part of a reply I am answering. Keeps things clearer at a glance.

Yeah, I could have stated my point(s) more clearly...

 

[PillO]

You could easily lay 6 Thunderbirds in their Gibson cases in that trunk!

Or 3 guys at the drive-in.

AHEM!

EDIT - I see I was beaten to it. But it was egregious enough to deserve a couple of ahems.

Or six kids sneaking into the drive-in. Or four kids and a keg.

Forget the kids! Two Kegs and some BBQ?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Good taste on the C2, my favorite gen as well, but in big block.

As for the kid, you can still find gen one and gen two Javelins at good prices and they're only a heartbeat away from your street monster. Added benefit is sourcing parts for his may help you with yours as well. Maybe not as sexy, but the 1960's Cougars are pretty much a mustang and still very easy and cheap to work on and inexpensive to buy. Generally speaking though, anything Chevy in that 60/70's era will have a lot of interchangeable parts mechanically speaking, but as soon as you mention Corvette, the price doubles.

BTW - if you want to adopt me, I have my eye on a few old Itallian sports cars I'd like to rebuild - Dad.

Lookie here...
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All excellent points G, thx....could not agree more on the Cougar as well.

 

[PillO]

@PillO Your new pedal.

Ratsbane | Wampler Pedals

Not sure why that one if for me... I am very happy with the natural drive of my YBA 100 and my EHX Hotwax. But more importantly, I see no watermelon theme here.

And finally, I see this:
Proposition 65 Warnings Website - Your right to know (ca.gov)
And I would never buy something with a prop 65 warning... Is there anything that doesn't carry a prop 65?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

birth year vette - my fave
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detecting a pattern here?.....

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

interesting Guild...not familiar with this model....BOOMY...

 

[PillO]

Thunderbird + Tube Amp = Sonic Bliss!

So true! The best sound I ever got from my TBird was when I ran it through my 1963 7ender Bassman head-with the 6G6B circuit-and 2 2x12 cabs. ~50W into 4 12s.

Thunderbird + Tube Amp + Traynor Cab = Sonic Bliss

 

[dukeorock]

interesting Guild...not familiar with this model....BOOMY...
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I think it looks cool...sayin’